Technology Risk Leader for Banking Transformation

Rothstein Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothstein Recruitment is seeking a Head of Technology Risk to lead the technology risk agenda within a UK bank undergoing significant transformation. This critical role requires a strategic approach to managing IT risk aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities include defining IT risk strategy, overseeing major IT transformation risks, and influencing senior stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience in financial services, understanding of risk frameworks, and the capability to build strong teams. This role offers significant visibility and impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated financial services environment.
• Track record within large transformation or change programmes.
• Commercially aware and pragmatic approach to risk.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the IT Risk strategy across the organisation.
• Act as the senior technology risk voice into ExCo and Board Risk.
• Ensure effective mitigation of emerging risks across major IT programmes.
• Manage and oversee the operational risk framework within technology.

Skills

Proven experience leading technology or IT risk

Strong understanding of IT engineering and operations

Deep experience of risk frameworks and controls

Ability to influence C-suite and Board stakeholders

Job description

Rothstein Recruitment is seeking a Head of Technology Risk to lead the technology risk agenda within a UK bank undergoing significant transformation. This critical role requires a strategic approach to managing IT risk aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities include defining IT risk strategy, overseeing major IT transformation risks, and influencing senior stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience in financial services, understanding of risk frameworks, and the capability to build strong teams. This role offers significant visibility and impact within the organization.